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The Painting Takeoff & Estimating software you’ve been looking for!
If estimating paint, rollers, drop cloths, and other materials takes you almost as long as doing the job itself, STACK is the solution you’ve been looking for. Use our painting takeoff and estimating software to simplify your bidding process.
Fast and accurate painting takeoffs and estimates with STACK
Painting contractors can quickly measure plans and determine material quantities using STACK painting estimating & takeoff software. Utilize STACK’s painting assemblies to accurately add materials and labor costs to easily complete your painting estimates.
Fast & Accurate Takeoff
Quickly complete linear, area and surface area measurements for fast, accurate takeoffs.
Accurate Measurements
Measure walls, floors, and ceilings while easily excluding doors & windows.
Integrated Labor Costs
Leverage painting assemblies to add crew labor to your estimate as you measure.
Pre-built & Custom Materials
Leverage a library of painting supplies or add your own custom materials.
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See how Nationwide Paint Co. increased their bid volume up to 500% by using STACK.
Prior to STACK, Nationwide Paint Co. only had time to bid on 3 jobs per week. Using STACK has made their bid process 5 times faster, allowing them to bid on up to 15 jobs per week.
Important Features of STACK's Painting Estimating Software
Anytime, Anywhere Plan Access
Since STACK is cloud-based, you’ll be able to access it anytime, from anywhere on any device. You and your entire team can work on the platform from your office, home, job site or anywhere else you have internet.
Effortless Collaboration
Increase communication between your team members with STACK. The painting estimating software has permission controls you can use to grant access to employees, partners and others. Grant them project edit privileges or view-only access.
Precise Estimations
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Document Organization
With STACK, organizing your project documents is easier than ever. Using STACK painting takeoff software, you’ll be able to store all your files in a single location for easy access.
Benefits of STACK’s Painting Takeoff Software
STACK’s painting estimating software offers numerous benefits for contractors, estimators, and other professionals in the painting industry, helping to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall business performance. Here are some key advantages:
The software helps generate precise estimates by incorporating detailed measurements, material costs, and labor rates. This reduces the risk of errors and ensures that bids are accurate.
Automated takeoffs and estimating processes significantly reduce the time spent on manual calculations and measurements. This allows professionals to complete estimates more quickly and take on more projects.
By providing accurate estimates and preventing over-ordering or under-ordering of materials, the software helps control costs and improve profitability.
STACK painting estimating software includes templates for creating professional, detailed proposals and quotes. This enhances the presentation of bids and increases the likelihood of winning contracts.
The software stores all project-related data, including plans, estimates, and documents, in a centralized location. This makes it easy to access and manage information, improving organization and collaboration.
Team members can work together more effectively by sharing access to project data and estimates. This improves communication and coordination among team members.
STACK’s painting estimating software solution integrates with other business tools, such as project management, accounting, and CRM systems. This creates a seamless workflow and reduces the need for duplicate data entry.
Users can generate customized reports and analyze project data to gain insights into costs, labor requirements, and other critical metrics. This helps in making informed decisions and improving overall project management.
The software can handle projects of various sizes and complexities, making it suitable for small businesses as well as larger enterprises.
Our cloud-based platform allows users to access project information, update estimates, and communicate with team members from anywhere. This enhances flexibility and supports remote work.
Accurate and timely estimates, along with professional proposals, enhance customer confidence and satisfaction. This can lead to repeat business and positive referrals.
We offer training resources and customer support to help users effectively utilize the software’s features, ensuring a smooth implementation and ongoing usage.
What Is Painting Estimating & Takeoff Software?
STACK Painting Estimating & Takeoff software is designed to help contractors, estimators, and other professionals in the painting industry streamline their estimating and takeoff processes. Here’s what the software offers:
Digital Takeoffs: Users can perform digital takeoffs directly from blueprints and plans, eliminating the need for manual measurements and calculations, thereby reducing errors and saving time.
Accurate Estimating: STACK provides tools to create precise estimates by incorporating material costs, labor rates, and other expenses. This allows users to build detailed estimates quickly, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Material and Labor Cost Calculation: The software calculates the quantities of paint and other materials needed, as well as labor costs. This helps in creating comprehensive and accurate bids.
Bid Management: Users can manage their bidding process within the software, tracking the status of bids, deadlines, and other critical information. This ensures timely and organized bid submissions.
Plan and Document Management: STACK allows users to upload, store, and manage project plans and documents in a centralized location, facilitating easy access and collaboration among team members.
Integration with Other Tools: The software integrates with other construction management tools, accounting software, and CRM systems, providing a seamless workflow and reducing the need for duplicate data entry.
Customizable Reports: Users can generate and customize reports to analyze project costs, labor requirements, and other critical metrics, aiding in data-driven decision-making and improved project management.
Collaboration Features: STACK enables team collaboration by allowing multiple users to work on the same project simultaneously, ensuring everyone is on the same page and can contribute to the estimating and takeoff process.
Cloud-Based Access: As a cloud-based solution, STACK provides access to project information from anywhere, at any time, through internet-connected devices, enhancing flexibility and supporting remote work.
How Does STACK’s Commercial Painting Estimating Software Work?
STACK’s painting estimating software is user-friendly for estimating and takeoff on painting projects. Here’s how the software works:
Upload Plans and Blueprints: Users start by uploading digital plans or blueprints of the painting project into the software. STACK supports various file formats, including PDF, TIFF, and more.
Perform Digital Takeoffs: The software allows users to perform digital takeoffs directly from the uploaded plans. Users can use tools to measure areas, lengths, and counts by clicking on the plan to mark the areas where paint will be applied.
STACK’s tools help quickly and accurately measure the surface areas, eliminating the need for manual measurements and reducing the likelihood of errors.
Apply Paint Materials and Costs: During or after completing the takeoff, users can apply specific paint materials to the measured areas. This includes selecting the type of paint (e.g., latex, acrylic, enamel) and specifying the cost per unit.
The software also allows users to account for additional materials such as primers, brushes, and tapes.
Calculate Labor Costs: Users can input labor rates and calculate the labor costs associated with the painting project, considering the time required for preparation, painting, and finishing.
The software can factor in different labor rates for various tasks, ensuring a comprehensive estimate.
Generate Detailed Estimates: STACK generates detailed estimates based on the takeoff measurements, material costs, and labor costs. The software compiles all this information into a comprehensive estimate, which can be reviewed and adjusted as needed.
Users can add markup percentages to ensure profitability and include other project-related costs such as transportation, disposal, and contingencies.
Create Professional Proposals: The software allows users to create professional, customized proposals for clients. These proposals can include detailed breakdowns of costs, project timelines, and any other relevant information.
The proposals are designed to be clear and visually appealing, helping to improve the chances of winning bids.
FAQs About Commercial Painting Estimating Software
How easy is it to learn and use STACK?
STACK is designed to be user-friendly, with an intuitive interface and easy-to-use tools. Additionally, STACK provides training resources and support to help new users get up to speed quickly.
Can multiple users collaborate on the same project in STACK?
Yes, STACK allows multiple users to collaborate on the same project simultaneously, improving teamwork and ensuring everyone is on the same page.
How secure is the data stored in STACK?
STACK employs robust security measures to protect user data, including encryption and secure access controls. Being a cloud-based solution, it also ensures data is backed up and accessible from anywhere.
Can STACK handle different units of measurement?
Yes, STACK supports various units of measurement, including square feet, square meters, linear feet, and more, allowing users to work with the units that best suit their project requirements.
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